Tracking aDPT outcomes, tolerance, or resistance development across studies or clinical settings
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Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) exerts effects not only on microbial pathogens but also on host cells and immune system components. This website integrates current findings on both the direct and indirect consequences of aPDT, underscoring its therapeutic promise while acknowledging possible unintended or adverse outcomes. Central themes include microbial adaptation and resistance, modulation of pathogen virulence, immune responses, shifts in host microbiota, and interactions influencing the effectiveness of other antimicrobial agents.